Controversial broadcaster Piers Morgan has launched a fiery defence of the England cricket team, sharing a back page from The Sunday Times in a bid to rally the side after a devastating eight-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Perth Collapse Sparks Media Frenzy
The opening Test match at Perth concluded in a remarkable fashion, with England losing inside two days. This came after the visitors seemed to have a firm grip on the game halfway through the second day.
However, the match turned on its head due to a dramatic batting collapse from England. This was compounded by an extraordinary, match-winning innings from Australia's Travis Head, which sealed a victory that adds another chapter to England's Ashes woes on Australian soil.
Morgan's Social Media Rallying Cry
While the shocking loss led many pundits and fans to question the team's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy under coach Brendan McCullum, Piers Morgan took a different tack. Instead of criticising the approach, the firebrand presenter took aim at the UK media.
On Monday, November 24, 2025, Morgan shared The Sunday Times' back page on social media, describing it as 'rocket fuel' for the beleaguered team. He directly tagged key players in his post, including captain Ben Stokes, as well as fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
A Known Defender of Bazball
Morgan has long been one of the most vocal proponents of England's ultra-attacking style of play. His bullish support was evident even during the Test, when he celebrated England's strong position at the end of the first day, where they had reduced Australia to 9-123.
At that time, he posted, 'The Aussie media mocked @benstokes38 when he arrived for the Ashes, and he just shoved all their jibes right back down their prematurely smug little throats. Brilliant.'
Now, the question remains whether his latest intervention will provide the spark needed for an England team that arrived in Australia full of confidence. All eyes will be on whether they can turn up with renewed vigour for the second Test in Brisbane.
